Latin translation for Thecla

[Kenelm Philip]

> Can anyone tell me what "thecla" means in Latin? Or in essence why the
> Hair-Streaks were given this as a genus name?                                   

'Thekla' is a Greek personal name--'Thecla' is the New Latin version. It
is possible that this is merely another classical patronym. On the other
hand, someone who knows more about the subject might be able to suggest
why this personal name was deemed appropriate...

							Ken Philip
fnkwp at uaf.edu